Lalu Prasad Shaw

"Art needn't be realistic - but it absolutely must be truthful."

Lalu Prasad Shaw was born in Bengal in 1937, and completed his education in fine arts at the Government College of Arts and Crafts in Kolkata.

Known widely for his highly stylized portraits of Bengali women and couples, Lalu Prasad Shaw’s works lay the most emphasis on his subject’s physical characteristics. Capturing the expressions of his subjects...
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Honours and Awards
  • 1981 All India Graphic and Drawing Exhibition, Chandigarh
  • 1978 Award for Graphic Art and Drawing, India
  • 1976 Birla Academy Award for Graphic Art, India
  • 1971 National Award in Graphic Art, India
  • 1959 West Bengal Lalit Kala Academy's Award for Graphic Art, India
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    Lot 128 Details

    25th Anniversary Sale | Online 2-3 April 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled

    Tempera on paperboard

    12.5 x 13.5 in

    Winning bid
    $10,588
    Rs 9,00,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 38 Details

    Monochrome 26-27 February 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled

    Gouache on paper

    22.75 x 18 in

    Winning bid
    $4,884
    Rs 4,20,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 54 Details

    Monochrome 26-27 February 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    a) Untitled
    Signed and dated 'Lalu...

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    Lot 63 Details

    Monochrome 26-27 February 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled

    Marker on mount board

    14.5 x 20 in



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    Lot 4 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 29 April 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled (Babu)

    Gouache on paper pasted on mount board

    20.75 x 14.5 in

    Winning bid
    $3,529
    Rs 3,00,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 31 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 29 April 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled (Bibi)

    Gouache on mount board

    21 x 14.75 in

    Winning bid
    $2,541
    Rs 2,16,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 7 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 15 April 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled

    Gouache and marker on mount board

    15.75 x 13.75 in

    Winning bid
    $1,814
    Rs 1,56,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


    Lot 21 Details

    Absolute Tuesdays 15 April 2025

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    a) Untitled (Babu)
    Signed and dated in ...

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    Winning bid
    $6,977
    Rs 6,00,000
    (Inclusive of buyer's premium)


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    EXHIBITIONS            
    Showing 4 of 6 works

    Lot 464 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled

    Serigraphy on paper

    14 x 20 in




    Lot 465 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Untitled

    Watercolour and pastel on paper

    22.75 x 17.25 in




    Lot 466 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Fish

    Tempera on paper pasted on board

    13.5 x 18 in




    Lot 467 Details

    Works on paper. 20 Feb-15 Mar 2003

    Lalu Prasad Shaw

    Thinking

    Pen and ink on paper

    19 x 18.5 in




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